Alisha & John July 24, 2010

The big day is here for Alisha and John.  Their ceremony will be held at St. Philips Episcopal in Buckhead, with a lovely reception at the elegant Four Seasons in midtown.  Vendors:  Michelle Bomm, Four Seasons; Christina Zubowicz, Magnolia Events; Marina Miller, Event Drapery and Sandra & Greg Scott, Picture This!

Here are a couple of sneak pictures here in the store, before loading and delivery.  Yes, those ARE peonies... ssshhh... don't tell Alisha, it's a secret!!

Locks of Love

For those of you who know me and have seen my hair grow (??) the last 3 years, it wasn't something to recapture youth or for vanity... but simply: 

Shalya & Jason May 29, 2010 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Many thanks to Christine Gallagher for these images...she's on vacation in Boston, so I took these from her blog. It was very warm that day and the skies were threatening to explode... we had thunder & lightening, but no rain!  These photos will have to suffice until Christine returns from the northeast!

Chateau Elan - Saturday June 5 2010

Last Saturday morning, our bride & groom were getting married at Chateau Elan, on the front lawn.  The night before, that area was hit by a HEWGE storm...over 4" of rain in less than 1 hour, many trees down, etc...what a mess.  We left Atlanta around 7:20am and headed north on I-85... luckily, there was no traffic (or cops) and before we knew it.. there was the sign for 'Braselton'... and FOG!  Once we got off of the interstate, the fog was gone and there was Chateau Elan, sparking fresh in the sunlight.  We had to wait on their staff to set the chairs for the ceremony.  Stephanie & Darron wanted it simple but colorful.. their 'theme' was "Summer of Love".  Her last name was Summers and there was a play on words. The color scheme was Tangerine, Fuchsia & yellow, accented with crisp white.  Sometimes less IS more...as you can see from my photos.  Kristen Alexander will supply us with photos next week and we promise to share.  Oh, did I tell you it was already stifling hot at 10am??  Definately summer has come to Georgia early!

Nice message from one of our recent Mother & Father of the Bride

We received this email from the parents of one of our recent brides, Mackenzie Crain..her ceremony was at St. Philips Cathedral and the reception at the Ritz Carlton Downtown.  The photos are coming in any day now.. .and I will share...  in the meantime, this is what they said:

"The flowers for MacKenzie and Aaron's wedding reception were spectacular! 
No other florist compares
with your elegance.   We had so many comments on how beautiful the flowers
were and how lovely the
presentation.  Thank you for making our daughter's wedding a thing of
beauty.   
Bob and Shelby Crain"

Emily Giffin's Private Booksingning for 'Heart of the Matter' May 11, 2010

Tuesday night, at the brand new Loew's Hotel Atlanta, local author and New York Times Bestseller Emily Giffin hosted a private signing for her new novel, "Heart of the Matter".  We were privileged to be the florist for the event, using her signature color from the book cover, PURPLE...and anyone who knows Foxgloves & Ivy knows we love purple.  Highland Bakery provided a cake, Soiree Catering showcased their cocktail fare, Eventologie and Sequel Marketing were charged with planning.  Barnes and Noble provided the books - IN FACT, they sold out and had to make an emergency run to the store to get more!! "The Atlantan" was the media sponsor and BBJ Linen provided exquisite new linens from their line.   The VIP party was 6-7, and the invited guests arrived around 7pm for the party.... Emily sat at her table from 6pm until 11pm signing all books...she is such a wonderful lady and very gracious... she greeted and talked with every single guest in the line...posing for photos as well.  Poor thing, she had to be on a plane for New York City this morning to prep for her NYC Booksigning... what an inspiration!! 

Special thanks to our publicist and friend, Meg Reggie, for getting us involoved.  Another of our friends, Atlanta shoe designer Ann Roth attended as our guest and will be designed new patterns based upon the artwork from the book cover.. inspiration comes from the most unlikely places.

Inny... you rock... loved being at the Loew's Hotel Atlanta... let's do it again soon!  The staff at the hotel is nothing short of top-notch... they treat the vendors as if we were guests... well done and we can't wait to be there again.

Emily...best of luck (as if you need it!)  unitl next time....

These photos were from us, Ann Roth and a few others... we're waiting on the pro shots a bit later.

Pick Up Weddings

Yes, we also design 'Pick Up Weddings'...  typically the florals will be the bridal bouquet, maybe an attendant or 2, some boutonnieres, mothers' flowers and possibly centerpieces... we design them, box them for transport and the client sends someone to pick them up!  How wonderful is that?? 
Here are 2 photos of one of our 2 Pick Up weddings for this weekend... this is a bridal bouquet from 2 angles...  flowers used are peonies & lilac from Wisconsin, 'Movie Star' roses, deep purple stock, French Coupe tulips and gerbera daisies from Alabama!  Wonderful bright spring colors and flowers!  Enjoy